Carol S. Bulfa

Carol S. Bulfa obituary, Valparaiso, IN

Carol S. Bulfa

Carol Bulfa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Carol S. Bulfa, 88 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born September 2, 1936 in East Chicago, Indiana the daughter of Steven and Helen (Sapko) Sopko. Carol was a teacher with schools in Indiana and New Mexico. In 1959 she married George Bulfa who preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons, Chris (Jeanne) Bulfa of Valparaiso and Scott (Annie) Bulfa of Corydon, Indiana, 3 grandchildren, Natalya (David) Cross of Noblesville, IN, Alaina (Matt) Imus of Campbellsville, KY and Riley Bulfa of Corydon, IN and I great grandson Michael Cross of Noblesville, IN. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Steve Sopko. Carol enjoyed boating with her husband, cooking for the family, watching old movies and was a voracious reader. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12 to 2 pm at Bartholomew Funeral Home, 102 Monroe Street, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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